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It's a girl! Shortlist decided but just can't choose.

60 replies

BooStar · 24/05/2013 08:46

We finally have a shortlist of 3 names for our little girl due in a few weeks:

India
Claudia
Merryn

Middle name is most likely going to be Fay (my mother's name)

I really love all of them but my reservations are:
India - a bit too leftfield?
Claudia - a bit harsh/stuffy?
Merryn - a bit plain?

These are only little niggles so really struggling to choose!
I just need some opinions! No holds barred :)

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sjuperyoni · 24/05/2013 14:17

So i'd give that 1st even Blush

sjuperyoni · 24/05/2013 14:17

Merryns awfully popular on MN but not so irl at least in my experience do i'd give that 1s.

It's very pretty, reminds me of murren from braveheart Grin

tigrou · 24/05/2013 14:01

Merryn for me!

Viviennemary · 24/05/2013 13:31

I think Merryn is the nicest. But they are all fine.

miffybun73 · 24/05/2013 13:29

All lovely names.

I'd not heard of Merryn before, but I think that it's delightful.

I didn't read any baby name books when I had mine so I keep seeing names on here that I'd not come across before.

StrangeGlue · 24/05/2013 13:25

I love Claudia and merryn and haven't met anyone called these names.

IHeartKingThistle · 24/05/2013 13:21

You'll know which one she is when you see her! I like them all.

oscarwilde · 24/05/2013 13:21

Depending on when she is due, use the names in rotation for 1 to 2 weeks between yourself and your DH/P rather than calling her the baby. You'll probably find that one of them feels more right than another.

Have never heard Merryn before, its lovely. I'd give it no 1, then India and then Claudia.

We had trouble deciding too and used our runner up name for Dd2 as we still loved it we just didnt tell anyone what our final choices had been. Both names suit them, I can't imagine swapping the names around.

ExitPursuedByABear · 24/05/2013 13:18

Claudia.

samuelwhiskers · 24/05/2013 13:16

I love India, but Claudia nearly as much.

Timetoask · 24/05/2013 13:15

India is a country!!!

Claudia is lovely.

Hashtagwhatever · 24/05/2013 13:14

Merryn is my fave of the choices too.

justhayley · 24/05/2013 13:13

I love India.
But agree with what others have said - keep all 3 for when she's born and see what suits

LentilAsAnything · 24/05/2013 13:08

What about Indiana, instead of India?
I like Merryn, and also Meredith.

JojoMags · 24/05/2013 12:58

Not India. The other two are gorgeous. Probably Claudia for me.

shez29 · 24/05/2013 12:09

I love india.

Elquota · 24/05/2013 11:52

Another vote for Merryn.

Littlecherublegs · 24/05/2013 11:46

In order of preference:

Merryn
Claudia

India

Though it's a close call between the first two!

Startail · 24/05/2013 11:18

Merryn, then Claudia, but I think you'll know when you meet her.

My little dainty DD1 would have made a perfect Merryn, but not a Claudia. Claudia would have suited DD2.

I like India, but it has to feel right to you. We're to middle of the road for an India.

Linguaphile · 24/05/2013 11:04

I really like Claudia. Pretty and underused. Only possible hang-up for me is the meaning, but presumably you're not too worried about that.

IKnowWhat · 24/05/2013 09:23

I love Merryn the most, closely followed by Claudia.

I am not too keen on India though. I don't think it's leftfield. (Leftfield can be good Smile )

mumbaisapphire · 24/05/2013 09:21

Forgot to say, why not just wait and see which name she suits when she arrives. It's easier when they are here to put a name to a face I found. You have a short list so just try them out. Sometimes it is obvious.

mumbaisapphire · 24/05/2013 09:19

I have a Claudia right now asleep in my arms. I don't find it stuffy or harsh at all. If anything I was drawn to it because it feels like such a luxurious name if that makes sense! I also love India too but DP struck that one off the list early on. Merryn is pretty as well.

boatclub · 24/05/2013 09:16

I love Claudia and think it will sound best with Fay. Wishing you a happy birth Smile